eulogized

verb

past tense of eulogize
as in praised
to say or write good things about (someone or something) He was eulogized at his funeral as a great actor and a good friend.

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Recent Examples of eulogized She's spoken at length to Fox News personalities Sean Hannity and Trey Gowdy, both of whom eulogized Lindsey Graham at memorial services last month, and granted two interviews to local news outlets. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 The Academy Award winner, who appeared in over 70 films throughout his storied career, was eulogized at his funeral by President Ronald Reagan. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 In the piece, Dennis eulogized Bryant for his accomplishments on the court, in the community and as a father. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 These are the shabby, vertiginous streets that Nobel Laureate author Orhan Pamuk eulogized in The Museum of Innocence, set in the 1970s, and until very recently the district had scarcely changed at all. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 When Wilson died last summer, he was widely eulogized as one of the great visionary artists of our time, and his requisite for altered perception has only since flourished. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 Bad Bunny eulogized Colón at a concert in São Paulo Saturday night. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2026 His passing was duly eulogized by the Reagan Foundation and the Young America's Foundation at the Reagan Ranch. — Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026 Several customers eulogized the Vietnamese eatery in comments on a Facebook post by the City of Lawrence bidding the restaurant farewell. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogized
  1. praised
  2. honored
  3. hailed
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  • Despite neither having professional boxing records, their bout, fought with headgear, was praised for its intensity and athleticism, particularly from Lex, whose jab, length, and coordination proved decisive.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Brian Schnell with the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department praised the tools used to track down the suspects.
    — Ted Scouten, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of praised
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  • As for Sarah, once Geoff and Zoe finish with the excavation paperwork, her remains will be sent home where she can be properly buried and honored by her family.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Princess of Wales wore earrings that honored Queen Elizabeth II and a necklace that nodded to her three children.
    — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of honored
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  • Montana sinks a strikingly successful health plan One modern solution that has been hailed as a model for all employers came out of Montana.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
  • California was once hailed as a model for curbing the power of special interests and electing moderates.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hailed

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